“We are pleased to release our Annual Report for 2016 and on behalf of the TGS family, I would like to thank our shareholders and clients for their continued confidence in us. I would also like to thank our employees for all of the hard work, passion and client focus during a challenging year in our industry,” commented Kristian Johansen, CEO for TGS.

All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include TGS’ reliance on a cyclical industry and principle customers, TGS’ ability to continue to expand markets for licensing of data, and TGS’ ability to acquire and process data products at costs commensurate with profitability. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward-looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason.

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO:TGS).

TGS sponsored American Depositary Shares trade on the U.S. over-the-counter market under the symbol “TGSGY”.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.